4421.99 - Other:
Sub-classifications
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4421 9920 00
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4421 9988 00
Overview
Category 4421.99, "Other," encompasses a broad range of finished articles made from wood that are not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings of heading 4421. This category serves as a residual for wooden goods that do not fit into more specific classifications, such as articles of bamboo (4421.91) or other designated finished wooden products. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the article is a finished manufactured product of wood, but its specific type or use is not otherwise detailed.
Distinguishing 4421.99 from its sibling, 4421.91, is straightforward: 4421.91 exclusively covers articles made of bamboo, a distinct material. Therefore, any wooden article not derived from bamboo and not otherwise classified will fall under the purview of 4421.99. This broad scope necessitates careful examination of the specific article to ensure it does not meet the criteria for a more specialized classification within the HTS.
The subcategories within 4421.99 provide further refinement for commonly encountered wooden items. These include items such as wood dowel pins, wooden blinds, shutters, and screens, all of which are finished wooden articles. It also covers smaller wares like toothpicks, skewers, and similar items used for food service or craft purposes, as well as clothespins. The inclusion of specific items like canoe paddles (4421.99.88.00) and sawn or assembled fencing components (4421.99.70) demonstrates the intent to capture a wide array of practical, everyday wooden goods that are not otherwise individually detailed. The final "Other" sub-subheading acts as a final catch-all for any remaining wooden articles meeting the general criteria.